• Sophomores: Apply for the HOBY Leadership Conference by Dec. 13th!
• Syracuse University and Project Advance Guaranteed Admission Pathway
• Seniors: Create your FSA ID now, so you are ready for the FAFSA in December!
• Future Teachers: Apply to the Golden Apple Scholars Program
• Navy College Scholarships Info Session (full ride for STEM, Nursing, Pre-Med majors!)

11/12: Rochester Christian University Info Session - Sign-up to attend!

11/12: ACE Mentor Program Info Meeting - Sign-up to attend!

11/12: Therapyology Ambassador Meeting @lunch

11/21: OSTC Info Session - Sign-up to attend!

11/25: Navy ROTC College Scholarships Info Session - Sign-up to attend!

12/1: Seniors - Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA

At OSTC-SE, we offer a range of CTE programs that provide students with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education. Our rigorous education programs are designed to meet the needs of each student, and our instructors are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Students will attend OSTC in either the AM or PM Session and will take (3) classes at BHS.

for BHS 10th and 11th Graders interested in learning more about OSTC

Thursday, November 21st from 10:30-11:30am

in the BHS LMC | Sign-up Required

Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm | Sign-up Required

OSTC-Southeast Campus

5055 Delemere Street Royal Oak, MI 48073

Thursday, January 16th from 4:30-7:30pm

OSTC-Southeast Campus

5055 Delemere Street Royal Oak, MI 48073

Thursday, November 21st, 6:00 pm

OSTC-Northeast Campus

1371 N. Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48340

Additional $100 *LATE* fee per exam:

• Cost = $210 per exam | Free/Reduced Cost = $115 per exam

Link for AP Exam Registration/Payment

• AP Exam registration status in students' College Board accounts will change after CASA has ordered their AP Exams.
• Students must join their AP course in their College Board account.
• Students who have issues with College Board accounts must contact College Board at 866-315-6068.

Berkley Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools, an online platform with access to free learning tools.

The platform includes the following:

• 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review

• Live group classes, recorded classes and celebrity-led StarCourses

• Assessments and self study practice problems

• College prep & admissions resources

How to Access Varsity Tutors

Sign into the Varsity Tutors platform through the student Clever portal. To learn how to log into Clever with your child’s Berkley Schools Google account, follow these directions.

Syracuse University’s Guaranteed Orange program rewards high school students who participate in Syracuse University courses through SUPA , Summer College, or Accelerated Semester Online for their initiative and academic excellence.

Eligible students who complete at least 6 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their Syracuse University coursework and who maintain a high school GPA of 3.7 (on a 4.0 unweighted scale) or 4.7 (on a 5.0 weighted scale) are guaranteed admission to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students applying to other colleges within Syracuse University will not be guaranteed admission but will receive full consideration for those programs and may still be eligible for Guaranteed Orange. They are also eligible to receive a $20,000 annual tuition scholarship.

A formal announcement will be shared with students in the coming weeks from the Syracuse University Office of Admissions, along with application instructions and additional information about Guaranteed Orange. Interested students may also visit the Guaranteed Orange webpage for details.

with Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy)

In this session, we'll cover:

• How to know if your application is “doing its job” (and what that is)
• How to decide whether to rewrite your personal statement, tweak it, or leave it alone
• Tips for finalizing your college list for Regular Decision
• How to stand out on the UC Personal Insight Questions
• Super Essays: how to save time + effort writing supplemental essays
• Turbo-Charged™ Q&A (where we’ll answer 50+ questions)

Register Here!

Sign up here to learn more about joining ACE! Info Meeting is in the College + Career Center

Hear from a BHS parent and ACE Board member on the program details, application process, benefits and more!

High school students in the Detroit area can now benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.

ACE is open to any interested student grades 9-12, with ANY GPA and an opportunity for FREE college credits upon successful completion of the course.

At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms, who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.

Application is due December 1st. Click here to learn more!

OCC's Paralegal Program, which has ranked #1 two years in a row in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Readers' Choice award, offers a unique and rewarding path to a fulfilling career. Our program features expert instruction, an ABA-approved curriculum, specialized courses, and valuable internships. Plus, enjoy easy transfer paths to a four-year university

What is an FSA ID?

• The Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID is a username and password that is required to log in and access all Federal Student Aid websites, including the FAFSA.
• The FSA ID also serves as a legal signature when you submit your FAFSA.
• You can create your FSA ID now, so that you are ready to complete the FAFSA is December!
• Go to studentaid.gov and click “create account” in the upper right hand corner.

Future teachers: Secure up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute and kickstart your teaching career in Michigan!

Click here to register to attend a virtual info session!

Apply to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan today: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-michigan

FULL-RIDE Scholarship to ~140 U.S. universities!

• List of participating colleges
• Winners who choose to use the scholarship would be required to commission as an officer in either the Navy or Marine Corps.
• If you change your mind, you can use the scholarship for freshman year.
• There is no obligation to pay back (only applicable prior to starting Sophomore year of college).

Who should attend this Info Session?

• Students who excel academically and are involved in the their school or community.
• Students interested in STEM careers or medicine.

Learn more at: Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - Home Page (navy.mil)

Click on this link (or below) to check out upcoming free evening webinars on the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Michigan Skills Scholarship, and Community College Guarantee!

Call the center or click here to reserve your seat at The Tutoring Center in Birmingham. Space is limited!

• September - December 2024, immediate need for volunteers at Habitat for Humanity ReStores. Year-round needs as well.
• ReStore Locations: 3653 Highland Rd. Waterford, MI 48328 or 28575 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48336
• Email: Email Marilynn Rowe at Volunteer@habitatoakland.org to volunteer!
• Website: https://www.habitatoakland.org/

To volunteer in ReStores:

• Youth under the age of 15 must have a guardian/parent over 21 years of age volunteer with them.
• Youth under the age of 18 must submit a copy of our Parental Consent for Medical Authorization signed by a parent/guardian.

The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) Mental Health School Navigators are Behavioral Health Professionals that provide outreach and resources to Schools in Oakland County. Their goal is to reduce barriers to mental health services which sometimes includes financial difficulties.

OCHN’s Mental Health School Navigators can provide families with a financial reimbursement resource that provides up to $2000 per household to help cover co-pays and deductibles by a qualified mental health professional, such as for therapy or psychiatry.

These funds are available to any Oakland County student. For more information and to be considered for the reimbursement, complete this form.

• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Sloan (last names A-D)
• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Weiss (last names E-K)
• Schedule an appointment with Ms. Drinkard (last names L-R)
• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Tye (last names S-Z, Class of '28 R-Z)
• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Belsky (College + Career Counselor)

BHS students grades 9-12 have been added to the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology. New and 9th grade students will be added during the first week of school.

In this course, students will have access to info on colleges, careers, jobs, etc. Counseling Department events, important dates, and Counseling News will also be posted for students!

Parents/Guardians can join the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology by using the appropriate join code below:

• Class of 2025 - R8HQ-9D83-XX2XQ
• Class of 2026 - K82D-N48J-93NTM
• Class of 2027 - Q92Z-K9B2-WWGGJ
• Class of 2028 - GBCR-G893-B9K6T

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Find information on:

• Meeting with your counselor
• Mental health resources
• BHS course information/schedules
• Life after BHS! (college, jobs, careers, scholarships, financial aid)
• Calendar of upcoming BHS Counseling events